Press Releases

2020 Get Into Energy Announcement

January 16th, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                       January 16 ,2020   PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Chamber Foundation Partners with […]

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VIRGINIA CHAMBER FOUNDATION HOSTS 71ST VIRGINIA CONFERENCE ON WORLD TRADE IN NORFOLK

November 14th, 2019

  NORFOLK, VA –Earlier today, the Virginia Chamber Foundation concluded its two-day conference focused around the perspectives on how to better position Virginia for global trade opportunities. This conference, hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Maritime Association, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the Virginia Manufacturers Association, featured keynote remarks provided by Governor […]

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State Chamber Partners with Local & Regional Chambers to Launch 2019 Election Center

October 3rd, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2019 PRESS RELEASE: State Chamber Partners with Local & Regional Chambers to Launch 2019 Election Center The Chambers of Commerce Roundtable unveils their 2019 Election Center to highlight where candidates stand on issues impacting Virginia’s business community. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Today, the Chambers of Commerce Roundtable released their 2019 Election Center, […]

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The Virginia Chamber Foundation Launches New Health Care Executive Committee

October 1st, 2019

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – The Virginia Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce its new Health Care Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will work to implement the health care recommendations from Blueprint Virginia 2025 and to help advance the Commonwealth’s health care system for Virginia businesses and workers. The group’s members consist of leading Virginia health care and […]

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2019 Veterans and Military Affairs Conference

September 26th, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: Over 600 Attendees Gather in Virginia’s Capital for Veterans & Military Affairs Conference Senior industry, government, and military leaders from all areas of the Commonwealth discuss how Virginia can lead the way in empowering our military families through strong communities RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2019 Virginia Veterans & Military Affairs conference, […]

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Virginia Reclaims Position as Best State for Business

July 10th, 2019

In a year marked by historic economic development deals Virginia is recognized as number one in CNBC’s 2019 ranking of America’s Top States for Business. “Virginia has long been blessed by a strong economy and we are proud to be recognized, once again, as the best state for business,” said Virginia Chamber President & CEO […]

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Over 156,000 Jobs Saved By Defeating Anti-Business Legislation in 2019

June 3rd, 2019

The Virginia Chamber Works Collaboratively with Pro-Business Legislators to Defend Virginia’s Economic Climate, Save Jobs, and Prevent Billions of Dollars of Increased Financial Burden on the Business Community Richmond, VA – This morning, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced the results of their analysis of the potential negative fiscal impact of anti-business legislation put forward […]

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Virginia Chamber and Virginia FREE Announce 2019 General Assembly Candidate Interview Schedule

June 3rd, 2019

Earlier today, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Virginia FREE announced they will be conducting candidate interviews to support active and increased engagement between candidates and the business community during the 2019 election cycle. Following the conclusion of the June 11th primaries, the two organizations will be conducting interviews in complimentary styles to provide a […]

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VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECOGNIZES LEGISLATORS WITH “FREE ENTERPRISE AWARD” FOR WORK TO IMPROVE VIRGINIA’S ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS

May 16th, 2019

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today named the recipients of the Free Enterprise Award for their support of pro-business policies during the 2019 legislative session. The Free Enterprise Award recognizes legislators for their support for the principles and initiatives outlined in the Chamber’s long-term economic development plan, Blueprint Virginia 2025. “At the Virginia Chamber, we recognize […]

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Virginia Chamber Unveils 24th Annual List of Virginia’s Fastest Growing Companies – the Fantastic 50

May 2nd, 2019

CHANTILLY – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce celebrated fifty of the fastest growing Virginia companies at the twenty-fourth annual Fantastic 50 awards banquet on May 2nd at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly.  “It is our honor to recognize the entrepreneurial spirit of the fifty fastest growing businesses within the Commonwealth,” said Barry DuVal, president and […]

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